What type of sutures are used in Achilles repairs?
FiberWire® can be used for open Achilles repair. The superior strength allows tighter loop security during knot tying and increasing knot integrity while reducing the knot profile compared to standard polyester suture.
What material is used for suture?
Suture Type
| Suture Type | Absorbable | Non-absorbable |
|---|---|---|
| Monocryl | ✓ | |
| Nylon | ✓ | |
| Prolene | ✓ | |
| Silk | ✓ |
What suture is used for tendon repair?
Suture type for tendon repair traditionally consisted of non-absorbable braided synthetic polyester material, such as ethibond suture. More recent tendon repair descriptions have employed non-absorbable monofilament material as the suture of choice.
Is Prolene absorbable?
PROLENE Sutures (clear or pigmented) are non-absorbable, sterile surgical sutures composed of an isotactic crystalline steroisomer of polypropylene, a synthetic linear polyolefin. The suture is pigment blue to enhance visibility.
What is Prolene suture made of?
How do you suture a tendon?
Place a single suture into the cut end core of the tendon, entering about one third of the diameter of the tendon. Weave the suture through the lateral tendon margin. Wrap the suture around the tendon, and reenter on the dorsal radial side of the tendon perpendicularly and 1-2 mm closer to the tendon end.
How is the paratenon closed for Achilles tendon repair?
The paratenon is then closed with a 3-0 absorbable suture. Paratenon closure prevents scarring of the tendon to the overlying soft tissues and skin. The skin is closed with an interrupted 3-0 nylon skin stitch. The foot should be in plantarflexion, so the repair is not under tension, while the paratenon and overlying skin are closed.
What are the materials for Achilles tendon sutures?
Materials: • polycarbonate • Stainless steel 316 L. Adjustement screw for appropriate adaptation to the tendon stump. The ACHILLON®System™ is an elegant method to treat acute Achilles tendon ruptures. It is a mini-invasive procedure that allows direct visual control of the repair, as well as percutaneous introduction of the sutures.
What kind of sutures do surgical specialties use?
LOOK™ Sutures are offered in a variety of absorbable and non-absorbable materials and are attached to needles with superior sharpness, penetration, and strength characteristics. Surgical Specialties Corporation is proud to provide the LOOK™ suture, along with flexible and accommodating customer service, and value to its customers.
Can a tendon suture be bioresorbable after surgery?
The matching of the ends of the tendon can be checked thanks to the mini-open approach. Ideally, sutures should be bioresorbable, but it is possible to use standard threads taking into account that they must be removed as the tendon is healed. The post-operative protocol is the same as the for percutaneous surgery.
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